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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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