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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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