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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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