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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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