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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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