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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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