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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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