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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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