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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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