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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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