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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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