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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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