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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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