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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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