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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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