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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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