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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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