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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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