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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews 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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