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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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