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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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