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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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