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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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