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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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