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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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