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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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