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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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