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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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