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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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