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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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