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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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