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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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