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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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