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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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