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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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