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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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