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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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