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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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