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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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