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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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