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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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