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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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