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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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