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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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