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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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