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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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