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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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