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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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