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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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