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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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