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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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