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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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