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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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