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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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