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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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