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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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