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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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