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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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