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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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