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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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