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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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