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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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