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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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