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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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