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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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