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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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