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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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