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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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