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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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