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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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