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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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