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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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