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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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