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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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