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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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