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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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