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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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