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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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