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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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