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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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