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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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