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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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