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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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