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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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