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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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