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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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