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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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