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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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