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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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