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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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