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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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