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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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