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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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