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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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