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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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