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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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