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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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