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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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