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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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