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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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