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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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