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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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