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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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