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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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