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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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