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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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