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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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