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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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