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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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