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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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