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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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