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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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