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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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