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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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