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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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