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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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