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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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