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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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