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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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