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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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