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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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