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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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