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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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