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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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