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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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