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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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