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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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