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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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