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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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