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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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