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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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