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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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