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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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