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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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