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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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