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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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