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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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