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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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