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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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