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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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