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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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