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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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