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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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