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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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