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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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