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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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