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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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