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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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