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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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