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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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