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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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