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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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