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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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