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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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