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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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