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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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