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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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