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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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