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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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