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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major 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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