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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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