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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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