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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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