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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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