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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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