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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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