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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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