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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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