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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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