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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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