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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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