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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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