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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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