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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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