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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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