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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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