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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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