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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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