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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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