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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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