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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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