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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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