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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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