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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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