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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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