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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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