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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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