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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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