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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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