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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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