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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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