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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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