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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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