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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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