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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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