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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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