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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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