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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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