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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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