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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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