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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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