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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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