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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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