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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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