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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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