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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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