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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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