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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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