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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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