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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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