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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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