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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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