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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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