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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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