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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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