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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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