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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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