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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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