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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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