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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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