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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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