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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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