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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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