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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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