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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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