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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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