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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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