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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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