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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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