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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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