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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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