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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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