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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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