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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses 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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