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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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