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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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