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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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