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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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