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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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