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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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