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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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