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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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