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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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