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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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