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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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