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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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