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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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