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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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