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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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