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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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