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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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