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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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