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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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