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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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