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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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