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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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