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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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