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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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