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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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