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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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