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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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