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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate 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 technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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