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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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