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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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