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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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