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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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