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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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