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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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