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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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