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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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