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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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