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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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