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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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