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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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