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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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