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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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