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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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