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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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