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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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