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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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