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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 (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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