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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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