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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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