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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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