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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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