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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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