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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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