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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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