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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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