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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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