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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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