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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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