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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate 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 digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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