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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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