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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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