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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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