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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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