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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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