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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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