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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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