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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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