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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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