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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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