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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key 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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