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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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