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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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