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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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