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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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