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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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