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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key 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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