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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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