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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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