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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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