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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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