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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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