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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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