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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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