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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates 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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