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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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