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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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