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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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