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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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