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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring 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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