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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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