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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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