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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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