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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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