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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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