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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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