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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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