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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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