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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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