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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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