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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key 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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