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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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