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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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