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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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