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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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