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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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