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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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