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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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