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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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