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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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