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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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