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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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