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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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