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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently 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 subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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