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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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