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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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