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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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