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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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