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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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