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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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