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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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