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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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