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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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