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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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