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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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