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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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