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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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