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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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