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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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