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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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