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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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