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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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