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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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