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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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