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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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