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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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