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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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