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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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