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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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