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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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