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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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