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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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