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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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