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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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