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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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