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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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