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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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