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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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