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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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