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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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