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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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