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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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