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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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