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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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