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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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