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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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