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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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