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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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