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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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