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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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