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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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