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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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