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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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