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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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