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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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