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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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