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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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