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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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