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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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