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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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