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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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