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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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