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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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