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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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