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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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