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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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