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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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