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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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