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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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