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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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