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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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