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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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