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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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