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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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