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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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