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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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