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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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