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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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