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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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