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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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