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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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