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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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