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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers 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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