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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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