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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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