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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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