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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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