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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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