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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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