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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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