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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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