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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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