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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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