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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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