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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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