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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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