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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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