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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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