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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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