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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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