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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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