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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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