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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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