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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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