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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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