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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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