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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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