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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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