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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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