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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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