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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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