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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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