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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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