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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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