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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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