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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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