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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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