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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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