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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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