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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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