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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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