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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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