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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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