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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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