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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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