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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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