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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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