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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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