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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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