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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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