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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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