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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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