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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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