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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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