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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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