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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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