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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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