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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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