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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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