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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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