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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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