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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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