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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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