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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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