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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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