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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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