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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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