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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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