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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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