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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key 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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