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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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