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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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