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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. 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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