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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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