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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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