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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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