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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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