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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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