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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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