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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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