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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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