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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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