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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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