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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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