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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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