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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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