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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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