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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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