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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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